noun
- a medical condition caused by gas bubbles in the bloodstream, typically occurring when a person ascends too quickly from deep water or high altitude
Usage: medical
Examples
- The deep-sea diver suffered from aeroembolism after ascending too rapidly.
- Pilots flying at high altitudes without proper pressurization risk aeroembolism.
- Symptoms of aeroembolism include joint pain, dizziness, and difficulty breathing.
- The submarine crew was trained to recognize signs of aeroembolism.
- Emergency treatment for aeroembolism involves immediate recompression therapy.
- Scuba divers must follow decompression stops to prevent aeroembolism.